Treated pine provides good termite protection at a lower cost. Look for timber with H3 or H4 treatment ratings for ...

I’m starting to have some rot issues with my 10-year-old deck. Not only are some of the treated wood decking boards rotting, but I’m also noticing that the tops of some of the joists are showing ...

Q. I have a deck that was constructed from pressure treated wood. The deck is about 8-10 years old. I have lived in the house for 6-7 years. The former owners never waterproofed the deck or cleaned it ...

With technological advances there are often tradeoffs. Each new cure-all carries its own series of side effects. Pressure-treated wood, used to build an ever-increasing number of back yard decks, is a ...

For all of you out there who are thinking about installing a deck or fence, you have several choices of materials to choose from. There are redwood and cedar. And there is composite material made from ...

Citing health risks, this week the EPA halted the production of some pressure-treated wood -- the most commonly used material in structures such as decks, play sets, and fences. On Friday, The Early ...

Pressure-treated wood, redwood, hem-fir, and other wood for decks Reviewed by Deane Biermeier Wood is often the most ...

Decks provide homey, organic outdoor social spaces, perfect for hosting friends and family in the fresh air. However, decks are expensive to install, and picking the wrong species of wood for your ...

In early 2020, my family and I hired pros to tear off the stone steps, wrapped with a waist-height rock wall, at the back of our house. The steps were nearly 100 years old, and the entire fixture was ...